5 Random Things

1.  Have yourself a merry little christmas

I'm loving Coldplay's sweet version. 

2. Popular posts in November

Let's give someone a merry little christmas

Learning To Say Yes

Dear Santa

3. Christmas cards

I'm part of a blog community, called Prayerful Bloggers. We are going to do a Christmas card swap. Can't wait! I've also sending cards to some of my friends and I'm going to mail them tomorrow. 

4.  Mother of Mine

Last week's Movie Buff Sisterhood movie was Mother of Mine. Read our thoughts HERE.

5. Homeland

I cant't wait for the next episode!

5 Random Things

1. It starts tomorrow!

If you don't know what I mean, go HERE.



2. I was nominated

Claudia, from This Is My Soul Called Life, nominated me for: 

I already posted one award post this week so I'm going to cut some corners with this one. I'm not going to nominate anyone, but I will tell 7 things about myself.

- I can get so into a hockey game that I get sick (fever)

- I'm NOT a morning person
- I can watch BBC's Pride And Prejudice time after time
- I'd love to write novels
- When no one's watching, I pretend to be Elphaba and try to belt out Defying Cravity
- Coca Cola is my weakness
- I don't like Twitter. I've tried to learn to like it, but no...


3. I need THIS mug

4. I might have found the reason for my back and shoulder pain

Is your smartphone damaging your spine? Read THIS article to find out more.


5. December!

New Blog Challenge topics can be found on my blog tomorrow. Yay!

5 Random Things

1. Clothes for my hubby

There's something about men's clothes. I love shopping for my husband. (He hates shopping :D ) I love simple and masculine style:

Follow Mrs K's board for my hubby on Pinterest.

2. A pretty baby name

Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved making lists of baby names. You know, just to be prepared! Well yesterday I came across this beautiful girl's name: Adanna. It's an African (that's really vague, I know) name and it means: Father's daughter. Pretty and cute!

3. This video is hilarious!

4. Have you started Christmas shopping yet?

Check out these 51 ideas of gifts in a jar HERE.

5. I miss sunshine & flip flops

5 Random things

1. Pinterest

Follow me on Pinterest HERE.

2. Meet my big!

I was lucky to get Susannah from Simple Moments Stick as my "big" in Blogging Bigs and Littles. She has been amazing mentor and she has helped me to grow my little blog a lot! I'm going to write a bit more about my experiences this week, but now head to her blog and show her some love! 

3. The cutest fan ever

You don't have to be a hockey fun to find this cute!

4. See where your money goes

Bank4Hope is a great way to do charity. You can follow where your money goes. Check it out!

5. Awesome Blog Challenge posts!

I hope you'll join us! Choose a topic and post a link!

An InLinkz Link-up

5 Random Things

1. November

Have you already checked out the November Blog Challenge topics? Join us here:

2. Some comfort

You might be scared because of all the bad things happening in this world. My prayer is that all who have fear and pain in their lives, could find comfort.

3. Staying at my parents' house

For the next 3 weeks I'm going to stay at my parents's house in my old hometown, because of my very last practicum. I can't wait to finally graduate. It's taken too long.

4. Do you love chocolate?

Have you noticed that the next round of the Chocolate Sisterhood opens soon? If you want to be part of it go HERE.

5. Thank you Susannah!

It's been wonderful to have Susannah as my blog mentor during October. She has helped me a lot to grow my blog! Pay this lovely lady a visit:

5 Random Things

1. Oh Disney!

This weekend I watch Beauty and the Beast because of the Movie Buff Sisterhood. It was lovely to go back to my childhood memories! It was also great to watch it in English because I've only seen the Finnish version. Both are amazing! Tomorrow I'll tell you what my we thought about the movie with my Movie Buff Sisterhood sisters Ashley and Claudia.

2. Little kids are precious and funny

I was teaching my sunday school class today and I asked the kids did they remember what happened in the Old Testament. One of them said: "You were there!" I'm not that old yet :)

3. Love these! 

4 Principles to Help You Forgive Others

10 Reasons To Give Scrapbooking A Chance

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Muffins

4. I can't wait! 

So many wonderful bloggers have already become part of the Strong & Influential Sisterhood. Cool! 

5.  I want this jacket

I love Roxy clothes and this jacket would be perfect for me. That pattern is so cool! I just sold my old winter jacket in a flee market (I can't believe someone bought it! It was so old), and now I desperately need a new one. It's already really cold here in Finland. 

Source

My blog mentor: 

5 Random Things

1. Flee market

Today we sold our old stuff in a flee market. We had such a great time with my sister. Now I feel strangely liberated owning just little less.

Ladataan

Näytä Instagramissa

2. Legally Blonde

When I was a teenager, one of my favorite movies was Legally Blonde.  

Couple years ago there was a Legally Blonde musical on Broadway and MTV filmed it. It's on Youtube! HERE.

The license HERE. Yum Ang

3. I lost my Twitter virginity

Couple posts ago I wrote about Twitter. I found a perfect page for me. HERE. 

4. Pinterest Party

I found a fun Pinterest link up. Do you want more pins? If yes, go HERE.


5. Fun color search engine!

Have you tried TinEye Labs' MulticolorEngine already? I love to play with my blog colors or my home decor colors :)

My blog mentor:

5 Random Things

1.  Top 3 link-ups traffic wise 

I've noticed that after being part of couple link-ups, I've received tons of traffic. Here are the 3 best link-ups traffic wise:

1. The Modest Mom blog link-up

Topics: Topics include: modesty, being a wife, mother, homeschooler, homemaker, cooking, sewing, etc.

2. Lets Be Friends Blog Hop

Topics: Your favorite post from last week.

3. Faith And Fellowship Blog Hop

Topics: What Lord's been doing in your life this week.

I am also extremely happy, that bloggers who have participated in my monthly link-up are telling me that they've got new readers and lots of traffic after linking up. Yay!


2. MindMeister

I love mind mapping! If you do too, MindMeister is just the thing for you

3. The Song

After watching the trailer of a new movie, The Song, I've been dying to see it!


4. Strong & Influential

I am super duper excited about the Strong & Influential Sisterhood! Cant't wait for the next year. 

5. Carrie's new song

Have you already heard Carrie Underwood's new song Something in the Water? 

My blog mentor:

5 Random Things

1. This week's popular posts 

If you're a blogger, you know how interesting it is to check out your statistics! My 3 most popular posts last month were:

1. Learning To Say No
2. I love... Beautiful tableware
3. How you can make me love your blog


2. Learning to use Evernote

I read Tiffany's post Blogging on the cheap and learned that she uses Evernote. I haven't used it before (or even heard about it) but I just wanted to see what it was all about. It is so interesting! I'm still learning to use it, but so far it's been amazing.

3. Wardrobe inspiration

Follow Mrs K's board Clothes on Pinterest.

4. Pranksters!

I love prank videos on Youtube. This is my favorite: Epic Spray Paint Prank - On Cops!

5. My shop

Check out my online shop HERE. 

5 Random Things

1. Chocolates are on their way

Couple days ago I wrote about receiving delicious chocolate from Canada. Now Finnish chocolate is on its way to Canada and USA. I hope Angela and Ashley will love their chocolaty gifts! Info about the Chocolate Sisterhood HERE.

2. Did you notice the new ad spot?

There's a new ad spot in my footer! Check it out :)

3. White chocolate brownies

Yummy! I made THESE today. A fabulous recipe! 

4. Grease lighting!

I am a huge fan of musicals. Needles to say, I was pretty excited that our Movie Buff Sisterhood movie was Grease. Check out Ashley's blog on Monday to read about our thoughts. 

5. NHL season starts soon!

I loooove ice hockey. My favorite team is Pittsburgh Penguins. Do you support a sport team? My sponsor Kelly, is a Saints fan. I got to admit, though I don't follow (American) football, their chant is pretty cool. 

5 Random Things

1. Little Miss Sunshine

The first ever Movie Buff Sisterhood post will be published tomorrow! If you've seen Little Miss Sunshine, I'd love to hear your thoughts tomorrow.

2. Amy Lynn Andrews' Useletter

I'm not a fan of email newsletters from bloggers etc. But I love Amy Lynn's weekly newsletter is really amazing. I always read it and get new ideas and info. Get it here.

3. Puzzling

4. Candle making

This fall I'd love to try candle making. Have you ever tried? Any tips or ideas?

5. What is your unicorn name?

Mine is Merry Blue Berry. Find out yours HERE.

5 Random Things

1. My sister got married

Yesterday we celebrated my sister's wedding. It was a lovely celebration. Colors: pink, orange and purple.

2. A new song

I sang Stevie Wonder's I just called to say I love you at the wedding with my brother. Check out other songs I've sung at weddings.

3. Paw problems

There's something wrong with my cutie pie's paw. She's limping. Poor thing. This is her when she's feeling 100 percent awesome:

4. SNL

I love SNL. I think Kate McKinnon is awesome! 

5. New music 

Some new indie music for ya.

5 Random Things

1. 26

I am 26 years and 2 days old. I feel "old". Here are some random 26 lists:

- 26 Tips and tricks to simplify life

- 26 Simple Tips To Living Longer. When You See These, You’ll Agree - 26 Tipsto Better Sleep

2. Maddie

Maddie hs to be the cutest thing ever! Have you seen her?

3. Have you already helped Iraqi refugees?

You can do it here: Fida

4. I want this!

We need a new rug for our living room. I would love it to be something like this: 

I saw this rug in the Housing Fair. I fell in love with it. 

5. Sunday school

This year I will be the leader of my church's sunday school team. So I am currently collecting craft ideas etc. If you have something on your mind and would like to share it with me, please email me or leave a comment below.

5 Random Things

1. Why on earth I haven't seen this movie!?

How romantic! I need to see this :)

2. Can't wait!

My Birthday Extravaganza is next week! I'm suuuuper excited. Take a peek if you want to see one of the prizes: Only Printable Arts

3. Delicious

You don't have to understand a word, but the photos on this blog are just so yummy! 

4. The coolest thing ever - color palette generator

I think DeGraeve's color palette generator is so amazing. You just  add an image URL (like some pretty pic from Pinterest) and then you'll get the color codes. Awesome!

5. Only 2 shifts left!

I've been working part-time in a supermarket for the last 4 yours. Next week I'll have my two last shifts. I'm happy :) 

5 Random Things

1. Summer, don't go away!

I've been feeling little sad, because the heath wave has left Finland. I had to wear a sweater today. Summer, I need you to stay with me, FOREVER.

2. My Birthday Extravaganza is here soon!

I'm super duper excited about this! If you want more info, go HERE. There will be a giveaway everyday during August 25th-29th. If you'd like to be part of it (aka get more exposure) there are still spots open. Email me and let's make it happen!

3. Have you read Ashley's latest?

Lovely Ashley wrote about something, I think we all struggle with.  How To Deal: Not Sweating The Small Stuff

4. No more energy drinks

I drink way too many cans of energy drinks. It's not healthy. I've decided to stop buying them. Let's see how long I can "survive" with out my coffee "substitute".

5. I sew you!

I've been sewing! I sew a kitchen/dining room panel curtain and a pillow case. Now I would loooooove to sew a skirt. I'm not sure if I could manage it, but I'd love to try.

Follow Mrs K's board I wanna sew you! on Pinterest.

1. What makes a good blog?

Ashley, from That Southern Mama, has posted an interesting post: Why I Return To Your Blog. Great points!



2. Oh, how I'd love to have a teepee in my garden!

Follow Mrs K's board A teepee in a garden on Pinterest.

3. I love musicals!

If I was so lucky to live in New York, I would see EVERY SINGLE MUSICAL on Broadway. Here are couple a-mazing shows!

4. Pretty dresses 

My sister's wedding is in September and I need to find a dress. What do you think about these?

1st & 2nd from HERE. 3rd & 4th from HERE.

5. Making a difference is EASY!

You probably know how to use a mouse. HERE you can use that skill and make a difference. With a simple click, you can help a child in need, victims of violence and many other causes.